The healing properties of barley are many cooling thermal nature; sweet and salty flavor; strengthens the spleen-pancreas, regulates the stomach and fortifies intestines; builds the blood and yin fluids and moistens dryness. Paul Pitchford: Healing with Whole Foods, Contains gluten so this is a grain that would be excluded from the menu of someone with Celiac disease.

cook barley in one and one quarter cups of water, bringing to a boil, then simmer until water is absorbed (approximately 60 minutes) After barley is cooked, place in a strainer and rinse with cold water Mix the vegetables together, fold in dressing that is seasoned to your choiceAdd barley, mixing to combine ingredients, and chill in refrigerator.